In final run, William Timmons wins Republican primary for Upstate congressional seat
Republican U.S. Rep. William Timmons appears Oct. 23, 2024 during The Post and Courier's Pints and Politics chat at Thomas Creek Brewery. Timmons said his 2026 reelection bid will be his last.
Eric is the Upstate Editor for The Post and Courier. He's covered and directed news in the region for the past two decades, previously as a reporter for The Greenville News and as a USA TODAY correspondent. He studied journalism at the University of South Carolina.
GREENVILLE — Four-term U.S. Rep. William Timmons will have an opportunity to win what he promises would be his final term after beating back a pair of challengers in the Republican primary for the Upstate’s 4th Congressional District seat, according to a projection by The Associated Press.
In announcing his run this year and leaning heavily into President Donald Trump’s endorsement, Timmons said he was ready to return home in two years and wouldn’t seek another term if reelected.
Timmons beat Republican challengers David Atchley and Ro…